Why do corporations get away with illegal practices WAY easier than individuals?

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The average joe would be in jail or face a heavy fine if they are caught doing illegal activities like tax evasion or stealing. Corporations on the other hand perform illegal activities like tax evasion, fraud, wage theft or price fixing on a MUCH larger scale, MUCH higher impact to the society, and higher frequency, yet they almost always get away with barely a slap on the wrist (i.e. a laughably small fine which is less than pocket change, and zero consequences for the c-suite). Is it because it’s easier to prosecute individual average joe’s as opposed to multiple billionaires who probably has connections with the justice system and government?

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It depends on the crime. An individual can spend their entire lives getting free music, free books, free movies, etc; all through piracy. If a company started selling pirated movies, games, etc, you bet people would have a problem with that.

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